Tumor Sword Immortal

Chapter 57 Xu Zhuofeng

In this world, the land that people have explored is called Kyushu (Nine Provinces).

However, Kyushu is not a single continent; places like Maizhou and Yuezhou are not connected to the mainland.

Further south of Zhenhai Prefecture in the far south, there has been a piece of land since ancient times, said to be no smaller than two prefectures, but it has never been included in the Nine Provinces.

This land, which faces the majestic Zhenhai Pass across the sea of ​​flowers, is called "Ghost Prefecture".

The Ghost Continent is shrouded in miasma and teeming with poisonous springs; even a fully-fledged cultivator in the Transformation Realm cannot remain there for more than a short time.

The creatures living there are mostly chaotic and mindless, and are known for their ferocity and violence.

Among them, the most powerful are the "Oni-men".

Ghosts are divided into male and female. Male ghosts are strong and robust, with blue faces and fangs, while female ghosts are shaped like women, with slender and graceful figures, and skin as white as jade and as pale as snow.

The demons possess a certain level of intelligence, are capable of forming tribes, crafting weapons, and are extremely aggressive.

Every five years, when the surface of the Sea of ​​Flowers freezes over, the demons will attack Kyushu in droves. The so-called Zhenhai Pass was built for this purpose.

War needs no further explanation; it always results in rivers of blood.

But after the war, a troublesome issue arose—what to do with the prisoners of war?
Because the demons live in poisonous miasma-ridden lands year-round, they have poisonous gills under their chins and extremely potent toxins in their bodies. If not properly dealt with, they may pose a greater threat to Kyushu than their ferocity itself.

In principle, the circulation of demons is absolutely prohibited in Kyushu; this is a consensus reached by the sixteen kingdoms.

But people, especially those in positions of power who are not yet tired of worldly pleasures but are bored with the commonplace, pursue the rare and precious, to the point that they gradually become curious and even begin to become perverse.

Therefore, female demons who are beautiful and extremely difficult to obtain have become highly sought-after collectibles in secret.

Looking at the alien creature in the cage, which resembled a perfectly sculpted jade sculpture, Pei Xia finally understood why Feng Changhai had been so cautious along the way.

However, what is Feng Xi doing coming to see this female ghost alone in the middle of the night?
The young镖头 (bodyguard/escort) peered through the bars at the naked, alluring female ghost in the cage and chuckled maniacally, "Heh, heh heh, Jade Maiden, Jade Maiden..."

He even gave the female ghost a name.

Pei Xia forced a weak smile. Although escorting goods year-round might be stressful, this state... tsk.

Pei Xia stared for a while longer, and seeing that Feng Xi had no intention of going into the cage, he turned and left.

Although the female ghost is beautiful, her body is full of toxins and she cannot have sex. Besides, this is a gift sent to Xu Chengfeng at Nestlé Mountain, so Feng Xi probably won't do anything outrageous.

Back at the camp on tiptoe, Pei Xia glanced at Xu Shangxin, who was wrapped tightly in a blanket, and then relit the fire.

As for the ghost woman in the darkness on the other side... I hope she doesn't cause any accidents before we reach Nestlé Mountain.

……

The next morning, Pei Xia got up early to set off. She noticed that the young镖头 (bodyguard) had dark circles under his eyes, indicating that he hadn't slept well.

It's unclear whether Feng Changhai knew what his son had been doing that night, but he was very rude to him the whole way, kicking him every now and then.

After traveling north for another five days, the caravan, exhausted, finally arrived at their destination.

"There's a town at the foot of the mountain, and it's quite prosperous."

Walking ahead, Feng Changhai turned around to look at Pei Xia and the others, and said with a smile, "After we deliver the goods, we'll go there to rest. Young Master Pei, don't rush on your way. You'll have to wait for me, Old Feng, to give you a proper welcome."

The caravan cannot enter the mountain town for the time being. There are too many people around, and if the caravan is spotted, it will be troublesome.

They had to first go around to the western foot of Nest Mountain, follow the mountain road all the way to the mountainside, and personally deliver the dart to the Snow Swallow Sect before they were considered to have completed their mission.

This was exactly what Pei Xia wanted.

In the villages and towns of Shuzhou, arrest warrants for Pei Xia and his two companions have likely already been posted. Entering rashly could easily cause trouble.

He carefully chose his words and said, "If possible, I would very much like to pay a visit to the senior masters of the Snow Swallow Sect."

Feng Changhai was taken aback, then said with a sigh, "That's right, you are a cultivator of the higher realms. It's only right that you seek guidance when you travel the world. I've heard that the Snow Swallow Sect has guest rooms specially prepared for wandering cultivators, so you can stay there." Feng Changhai had heard of these things but never seen them. He had been to the Snow Swallow Sect many times, but he had never even had a cup of hot tea.

He couldn't help but look at his son, a hint of passion hidden deep in his eyes.

If Feng Xi achieves success in his cultivation, he will surely impress the Snow Swallow Sect!
Old Feng smacked his lips and said hesitantly, "Young Master Pei, I have a favor to ask. Could you please bring my family's servant along as well? Just say he's your attendant, so he can come in and broaden his horizons."

Logically, it's better to avoid trouble, so Pei Xia originally wanted to refuse directly.

But as the words were about to come out, he thought that if he really stayed at the Snow Swallow Sect, it would be the old sect leader's birthday celebration, a time when all sorts of people would mingle, and as a wanted criminal, it would be inconvenient for him to show his face. He might need someone to look after him from the front and back.

So he smiled and said, "As long as the young master doesn't mind."

Feng Changhai was overjoyed. He immediately ran a few steps to the side, grabbed Feng Xi by the ear, and pulled him over, ordering, "Call him Young Master."

Feng Xi stared blankly at him: "What?"

“From now on, you will be Young Master Pei’s personal attendant,” Feng Changhai subtly reminded him. “Young Master Pei will be staying at Xueyan Gate, so you must take good care of him!”

The young镖头 (bodyguard/escort) then realized what was happening and quickly cupped his hands in greeting: "Young...Young Master!"

"It's just an act. We haven't even entered the mountains yet. Young镖头 (Young镖头 is a nickname for a bodyguard) don't need to be so reserved."

Pei Xia offered two words of comfort, then raised his head and looked towards the famous sect mountain in the north of Shuzhou.

Nestlé Mountain is not very high, but it is said to contain an ice vein, which causes the summit to be extremely cold and covered with snow all year round, making it a famous scenic spot in the north of the state.

Having occupied such a propitious location, the Snow Swallow Sect is certainly not an easy group to manage.

Besides the renowned Snow Peak Duo and the former sect leader Xu Chengfeng, who once dominated Shuzhou, there is another top expert in the "Xu Family Immortal Sect" whose reputation is renowned throughout the Nine Provinces.

The Master in white robes, Xu Zhuofeng.

Otherwise, the reason why he could stand tall in Sheng County and have seven vassal sects was precisely because of Xu Baiyi's prestige.

These stories are well-known among people in the martial arts world and are nothing new.

But this was the first time Xu Shangxin and Lu Li had ever heard of it.

Walking along the mountain path, nearing the Snow Swallow Sect, Xu Shangxin's brows furrowed with worry: "The sect of the White-Robed Master, wouldn't it be like walking into a trap if we went there to ask for lodging?"

Pei Xia smiled and said, "Don't worry, it won't happen."

Once Bai Yi enters the Palace of the Holy Ones, he can no longer leave Beishi City. Moreover, the Palace of the Holy Ones governs the affairs of the martial world, and as a clan sect, Xueyan Sect must avoid suspicion. For the Xu family, Xu Zhuofeng is probably already a symbol hanging in the balance.

Furthermore, issuing warrants for wanted criminals is a matter for the imperial court, and the arrest warrants are carried out by local authorities. Why would Xu Zhuofeng need to go out of his way to notify his family? Could he have predicted that Pei Xia would come to Nest Nest Mountain?

Lu Li tugged at her teacher's clothes and comforted her, "We won't be staying for long."

Taking a break at Nestlé Hill was a last resort.

Heading north from there, crossing the Mengshan Mountains, there may be hundreds of miles of uninhabited wilderness. Not to mention replenishing supplies, Pei Xia's calamity still needs to be appeased.

He must first gain enough popularity here in order to sustain himself for the time it takes to cross the mountains.

They arrived so suddenly, stayed for only a few days, and left immediately. It would be a miracle if they could fall into Xu Zhuofeng's hands.

Pei Xia smiled and raised her head, wanting to look at the mountain gate of Xueyan Sect.

Then he saw a middle-aged man in his forties, wearing a shabby white robe, lying on a large rock by the mountain road, puffing on his pipe.

With a face full of gloom and despair, he turned around and met Pei Xia's gaze.

He paused for a moment, then asked, "...Huh?"

Pei Xia was also stunned: "...Huh?"

(End of this chapter)